Archaeology Consultancies - Port Arthur Historic Site Summer Archaeology Program, Tasmania
The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA), Tasmania, Australia is offering two small consultancies in January 2010 in conjunction with its Summer Archaeology Program. The program runs from the 6-28 January 2010, at the Port Arthur Historic Site and will focus on the excavation of a convict-era sawpit and late nineteenth-century/early twentieth-century refuse deposit. The program will include artefact processing and cataloguing, as well as an extensive public program involving visitor participation in excavation activities.
The positions will be overseen by PAHSMA's staff archaeologists, and will be required to work a six-day-week with Saturday off. Accommodation on site will be provided. The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen or have the necessary visa to allow them to work in Australia.
Please address expressions of interest or requests for further information to Annita Waghorn, PAHSMA Conservation Officer, Archaeology on (03) 6251 2337 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Collections Specialist
A Collections Specialist will be required from 5 - 28 January 2010 inclusive, with additional time allowed off-site for acquittal reporting.
The position will be responsible for managing the project's historical archaeology lab, including the processing and accurate cataloguing of artefacts, and the training and supervision of volunteers in lab processes and recognition of historic-period material culture. Laboratory processing and cataloguing will be carried out in accordance with PAHSMA's current Archaeology Procedures Manual, and will use the Port Arthur Historic Site Archaeological Artefact database. The position will be required to produce a technical report detailing work undertaken.
Minimum requirements include extensive experience in managing historical archaeological lab processes, a high level of skill in the identification and cataloguing of historic-period artefacts, competency with MS Access-format artefact databases, and experience in supervision and training of volunteers. The position must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and direction. A manual drivers licence is also preferred.
Archaeological Assistant
An archaeological assistant will be required from the 6-28 January 2010 inclusive. This position will assist PAHSMA staff archaeologists in the Summer Program's excavation and public archaeology activities including the management of excavation activities, training and supervision of volunteers, the presentation of public archaeology activities, and the supervision of visitors participating in the excavation.
Minimum requirements include a thorough understanding and competency in stratigraphic excavation, field photography, and recording of excavation data using trench books, context sheets, and drawings, as well as experience in the supervision and training of volunteers. Other important requirements are experience and competency in conducting public archaeology programs, and an ability and willingness to supervise children and adult visitors in excavation situations. The position must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and direction. A manual Drivers Licence would be desirable.
Annita Waghorn
Conservation Project Officer (Archaeology)
Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority
Port Arthur
Tasmania
Australia 7182
(p) 03 6251 2337
(f) 03 6251 2322
www.portarthur.org.au<http://www.portarthur.org.au/>
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